Franchising is a sector that has changed dramatically in recent years, experiencing substantial growth. The British Franchise Association explains the key personality traits and skills that make successful franchisees

The highly transferrable skills often demonstrated by public sector professionals are very sought after by franchisors seeking their next franchisee, writes Paul Stafford of the British Franchise Association

The success rates of franchising and its continued growth through the last few years of economic difficulties are underpinned by it being operated properly – providing the right training, the right support, and the right opportunity for the right people. The British Franchising Association gives invaluable advice about the recruitment process

The increasing popularity of franchising saw the industry increase its economic contribution to the UK by £1bn to £13.4bn in 2011, representing eight per cent annual growth during a year in which UK GDP increased by only 0.8 per cent. Paul Stafford of the British Franchise Association elaborates